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Meditation
Review of Reiki 1
Attunement to Reiki 2
Reiki Symbols
Using the Symbols
Cho Ku Rei (CKR)
Sei He Ki (SHK)
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (HSZ)
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Introduction
Reiki Level Two is a major step forward in your development as a healer and in
terms of personal spiritual growth.
The major differences you will experience in Reiki 2 include a dramatic
increase in energy and increased sensitivity to energy flow. These changes are
accompanied by clearer intuition and awareness of the presence of Reiki guides.
You may also experience profound personal changes in your behaviour, beliefs
and attitudes. Channelling Reiki contributes to detoxifying worn-out patterns of
thought and releasing emotional restrictions. The process can be very
challenging and demanding. Similarly, channelling Reiki at level 2 can
facilitate and even necessitate physical changes. This can be described as a
detoxification process as your body begins demanding purer and more ethical
sources of food, and refuses toxic input. Ultimately, the whole process is
intensely rewarding, allowing you to grow to your full potential.
Several areas of training are covered in Reiki 2. The first area is the use and
application of Reiki symbols. The second area includes techniques for
developing your healing skills, followed by a detailed study of the chakra
system. The third area incorporates techniques to advance your ability as a
healer and enhance your own spiritual path. After all, there is much more to
Reiki than healing; namely, spiritual evolution. As we evolve spiritually, we
become stronger and more sensitive healers for the benefit of all.
Meditation
Reiki 2 training begins with meditation. This is an essential aspect of spiritual
and personal growth because meditation calms the mind and opens the channels
for energy to flow freely through you.
Meditation deepens mindfulness, which is essential during both the healing
process and in your daily experience of life. As a healer, it is important to be
aware of what patients are feeling energetically, emotionally and physically. You
need to be tuned into the person moment by moment so you can effectively
support them and guide them through the healing process.
Meanwhile, mindfulness (bare attention) is a vital method for knowing your
deep self, your true feelings and thoughts as they occur, for gaining awareness
of your strengths and weaknesses, biases and fears. By being aware of all these
aspects of self, you gain control over them. You will no longer be controlled by
thoughts and feelings that constantly occur, automatically and subconsciously in
your mind. By knowing yourself, you can learn to release your attachment to
that self. This release allows the energy of the universe to flow unhindered by
the human ego, its limitations and illusions.
It is helpful to meditate before any Reiki training, healing or distance healing.
The basic meditation technique involves observing the breathing as it comes in
and out of the nostrils. Watch the sensation of inhaling carefully, observe a
pause, and follow the feeling of exhaling as it passes through the rim of the
nostrils.
Any time you are distracted from your focus by thoughts or feelings, simply
bring your attention back to the breathing process, your anchor in the here and
now. This process allows you to observe thoughts and emotions without
getting involved in them. It also heightens your awareness of physical
sensations and the flow energy throughout the body.
It is highly recommended that all Reiki healers pursue more advanced
meditation techniques at a temple or meditation centre.
Review of Reiki 1
Before getting too far into Reiki 2, it is helpful for teacher and students to
exchange ideas, experience and techniques from Reiki 1. This helps the teacher
be aware of students background, as well as helping students gain knowledge
of the variety of concepts and practices that exist in Reiki.
The review session includes topics such as:
Attunement to Reiki 2
An attunement by a qualified Reiki
Master is required to gain access to the
energy of Reiki 2. The teacher prepares
the training area through a process of
purification in which you may be asked
to assist. The purification includes the
use of Reiki symbols, incense, candles,
physical cleaning of room, hands and
feet, meditation, and other procedures
that are appropriate under the
circumstances.
The Reiki Master performs a sacred
ceremony with each student, similar to
the one you experienced in Level 1. The
ceremony is a request for Reiki to attune
the student to receive symbols, energy,
protection, and awareness of Reiki
guides or stronger intuition. The process
takes 12 to 14 minutes, and is followed
by the student doing a self healing to
experience the flow of Reiki 2 energy for themselves.
The attunement process opens you up to a profound
experience of energy and spirit. Students often
perceive colours surrounding the master or around the
healing area. Intuition sharply increases with Reiki 2.
You may experience this intuition as feelings, as an
inner voice of wisdom, or as visions that instruct you.
Reiki spirit guides also become more manifest, which
you may experience as an additional presence during
healings, or visually see, depending on your level of
psychic perception.
Reiki Symbols
Three Reiki symbols are studied at this level. Each symbol is placed into the
students crown, heart and hands, as a technique for invoking and activating the
flow of energy.
The most powerful aspect of Reiki 2 is embodied in the use of Reiki symbols to
accomplish healing. These symbols were realized by Usui during his 21 day
meditation fast in the late 19th century. Some researchers have traced these
symbols, and hundreds of others, back to ancient Tibetan healing traditions that
were in use between 2000 and 3000 years ago. The Reiki system in present use
includes three primary symbols. Although you may find variations in the
symbols in various texts, the purpose and character of each symbol remains the
same.
Please honour the
sacredness of these
symbols. Although they
are no longer kept secret
as had been the case for
thousands of years, it is
best to regard them with
the highest esteem.
Please do not leave
pictures of the symbols
lying about carelessly.
Please do not reveal them
to those who may be
unable to share your
respect for the sacred.
Universal connection
The symbols are used on every chakra
during every healing. Visualize the
symbols coming in through your crown
chakra down to your heart, and then
emanating from your heart through your
arms and out your palm chakras. Intend,
and see, the symbols entering the patients
chakra, penetrating deeply to the core of
their being. This completes a sacred
universal connection between all beings,
and generates deeper compassion and
connection between you, your patient, and
all beings.
Cho Ku Rei
The first symbol in Reiki 2 is called Cho Ku Rei (CKR). This symbol greatly
increases the power of the Reiki that you channel. The line on the top depicts
Shiva (male energy of the universe). The vertical line represents energy
emanating from heaven to earth. The spirals represent Shakti (Goddess energy).
Note that the spirals touch the diagonal line a total of seven times,
corresponding to the seven chakras.
The primary uses and characteristics of Cho Ku Rei (clockwise) are as follows:
Increase power
Protect your chakras
Use in every healing
Use with every chakra
Focus on physical healing
Protection on walls, aura, etc.
Empower water, food, plants, etc.
Energize crystals
Disperse energy
Remove negativity from cysts
Remove negativity from auras
Ground the soles of the feet
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Sei He Ki
The second symbol in Reiki 2 is called Sei He Ki (SHK). This symbol focuses
on emotional issues and purification. Some define the SHK as God and
humanity become one.
SHK resembles the two sides of the human brain. The left side combines angles
with straight lines, representing the left side of the human brain, being logical
and linear. The right side is curving, representative of human creativity and
imagination. Its primary characteristics and uses can be summarized as follows:
During healings, you may be inspired to ask the patient questions. Follow your
intuition and you will know what to ask. Begin with general questions such as,
Are there any emotional issues on your mind that you would like to heal?
Are there any situations in your life that you would like to overcome? More
specific questions will intuitively arise of their own accord.
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Sweep hands through aura to get a feeling for the patients energy
Determine if healing should begin at crown or at feet (ask for guidance)
Place your hands above first position, gradually come closer to the body
Decide if you will make physical contact, or stay in the aura (depends on
the chakra, the patient and your intuition)
Allow energy to flow
Visualize all three symbols flowing into every chakra
Discuss the healing or ask questions to support patients healing process
At a more advanced level, analyze each chakra and diagnose issues (see
section on chakras for details)
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Sweep your hands through the aura at least 10 times from crown to foot
Balance the chakras (see Advanced healing techniques)
Shake energy off your hands 3 times after each sweep
Place one hand at the crown. Circle your other hand from crown to foot
and back to crown, creating a cocoon to seal the aura
Step back from the patient. Blow the three symbols into the cocoon
and see the symbols protect and purify the patients aura
Alternatively, tap CKR into their solar plexus (3rd chakra) to close and
seal the healing
Step back from the patient and clearly separate yourself from them
You may request that the healing repeat at a specific time in the future
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Here are several detailed procedures that you can gradually add to your healing
technique.
Blessings
Thought, like Reiki, is a powerful energy. Thus, it is essential to develop your
thoughts in positive, sacred terms, especially for making divine blessings and
devotions. Create your own wording to begin and to complete healing sessions
to express your divine intentions and gratitude.
Grounding
To ground yourself after a healing, visualize a beam of white light showering
down on your crown chakra. Allow the light to rinse away any negative energy.
Additionally, imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth in order to
ground yourself more thoroughly.
Sensing Energy
Use this technique to develop sensitivity in your hands. Breathe deeply and
exhale completely several times. Relax and surround your heart with golden
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light. Bring the palms opposite each other and observe warmth. Experiment
with distance between palms. Put full attention to the right index finger and
point it at the left palm. From about 6 centimetres away, draw patterns with
your index finger and observe the sensations on your left palm.
Etheric Vitality Meditation
This is a preparatory meditation before healing. It helps you relax and centre.
It opens your chakra system and channels for connecting with universal energy.
Stand with your hands on your patients crown chakra. Focus on your own feet
and your connection to the earth. Then, move your focus and your energy up to
your root chakra, gradually going all the way up to your crown chakra.
Self Knowledge
Self knowledge means knowing all parts of ourselves, even the parts we do not
like. Just accept that you have those parts, and then gently work on your self.
Be aware that what you dont like in others may be because they reflect your
shadow self. Keep in mind that the body stores emotional experience. So, pain
in the body reflects pain in the emotions. You may find that yoga is needed to
release from the body what meditation releases from the mind. Include yoga
meditation in your daily training in addition to sitting meditation.
Respect
Deeply respect each person, patient, and friend. Be aware of making judgments
and comparisons, and minimize these during healings.
Transpersonal Perspective
Transpersonal refers to the dimension of human consciousness beyond normal
awareness. It includes expansion beyond personal pleasure and pain. It allows
us to see ourselves as spiritual beings having temporary human experience,
transforms our dilemmas and permits a wider dimension of healing.
Be aware of a problem that holds tension for you
See the problem through the eyes of someone who disagrees with you and
observe the difference in perspective
Centre, meditate and see the whole situation from a higher perspective
Visualize Buddha or Jesus handling the situation
Reflect on these new perspectives and apply it to the difficult situation
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Root Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the root chakra.
Name
Muladhara (Root)
Location
Base of spine
Colour
Red
Element
Earth
Age of development
Identity
Physical
Orientation
Self-preservation
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of deficiency
Demon
Fear
Healing practices
Positive Affirmation
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Navel Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the navel chakra.
Name
Svadhisthana (Sweetness)
Location
Colour
Orange
Element
Water
Emotional
Orientation
Self-gratification (desire)
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Demon
Guilt
Healing practices
Positive
Affirmations
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Location
Colour
Yellow
Element
Fire
Age of development
18 months to 4 years
Identity
Ego identity
Orientation
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of
deficiency
Demon
Shame
Healing practices
Positive Affirmation
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Heart Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the heart chakra.
Name
Anahata (unstruck)
Location
Colour
Element
Air
Age of development
4 to 7 years
Identity
Social
Orientation
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of
deficiency
Demon
Grief
Healing practices
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Throat Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the throat chakra.
Name
Vissudha (purification)
Location
Throat
Colour
Bright blue
Element
Sound
Age of development
7 to 12 years
Identity
Orientation
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of
deficiency
Demon
Lies
Healing practices
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Brow Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the brow chakra.
Name
Location
Colour
Indigo
Element
Light
Age of development
Adolescence
Identity
Orientation
Basic rights
To see
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of
deficiency
Demon
Illusion
Healing practices
Positive affirmations
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Crown Chakra
This chart displays the essential characteristics of the crown chakra.
Name
Location
Cerebral cortex
Colour
Violet
Element
Thought
Age of development
Identity
Universal, divinity
Orientation
Self-knowledge, transcendence
Basic rights
Balanced
characteristics
Related physical
malfunctions
Emotional Traumas
Symptoms of excess
Symptoms of
deficiency
Demon
Attachment
Healing practices
Positive affirmations
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Anatomy
As you become more advanced in your healing practice, it may be helpful to
become more familiar with the organs of the body. Study anatomy and biology
more thoroughly as part of your advanced development as a healer.
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Anatomy
Basic awareness of anatomy will help you support your patients and understand
issues they are facing. These diagrams may also help you use visualization
techniques to direct the flow of Reiki.
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Swivelling
This means to swivel or spin your hips in a clockwise motion while healing.
This creates a centrifuge motion that pulls heaviness or negativity away from
the aura and away from the patient.
Stand up during the healing session, and allow your hips to swivel clockwise.
You may find that this movement occurs naturally. The spinning motion
removes negative energies from the patient and these are grounded through the
legs of the healer. Try this motion while giving Reiki to each chakra.
Magnetic pain drain and refilling
Place your left hand on the area that hurts while holding your right hand
towards the ground, away from the body. Intend to draw negative, painful
energy to travel from your left hand, across your shoulders and out your right
arm into the ground. Pump or shake your right hand to release the energy.
Continue until you feel the painful energy has been removed.
Next, reverse your hands, putting your right hand on the painful area, and
holding your left hand upwards to the sky to bring in healing energy. Fill the
area with light and warmth.
Sensing the pain ridge
When a person is experiencing acute pain, a ridge can be found in the energetic
field, usually about 25 to 30 centimetres away, but sometimes 1 to 3 metres
away! Scan their energy field from far away with your hand to sense heat,
congestion or tension. Find the ridge and smooth out the ridge as described in
the sweeping section above. Gradually bring your hand closer and closer to the
patients body until you can touch their skin without them feeling any pain.
Spinal energy flow
Place one hand on the base of the patients neck and the other hand at the base
of the spine. Visualize the energy flowing like a wave back and forth. Hold this
position until the energy flows smoothly and evenly.
Alternatively, place your fingertips directly on one side of the spine while your
thumb is on the other side (as if picking up the vertebrae). Let the energy flow
from your finger tips.
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The quality of
healing depends
on the quality of
your intent.
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